Ethics: Aristotle and Virtue Theory

Aristotle & Virtue Theory: Crash Course Philosophy #38

Published on Dec 5, 2016

This week we explore final ethical theory in this unit: Aristotle’s virtue theory. Hank explains the Golden Mean, and how it exists as the midpoint between vices of excess and deficiency. We’ll also discuss moral exemplars, and introduce the concept of “eudaimonia.”

Utilitarianism: Crash Course Philosophy #36

Published on Nov 21, 2016

Our next stop in our tour of the ethical lay of the land is utilitarianism. With a little help from Batman, Hank explains the principle of utility, and the difference between act and rule utilitarianism.

Ethics: The Category Imperatives

Immanual Kant's Categorical Imperatives

Kant & Categorical Imperatives: Crash Course Philosophy #35

Published on Nov 14, 2016

Our next stop on our tour of ethics is Kant’s ethics. Today Hank explains hypothetical and categorical imperatives, the universalizability principle, autonomy, and what it means to treat people as ends-in-themselves, rather than as mere means.

REL2011 - Ethics (Chapter 12)

This is an excellent Prezi presentation from a group in my REL2011 class, Summer A, 2015

Brainfall "goodness vs. evil" test

Here is a fun test to take to measure your ratio of "good vs. evil." Of course, do not take it too seriously ....

How good or evil are you?

I came out 83/17 .... what did you get?


http://www.brainfall.com/quizzes/how-good-evil-are-you/2277t2/

Hell no! You guys were ALL GOOD ... I can testify to that ...

However, a little naughty is sometimes nice ..


<-- like this sign I saw at Starbucks today ...

Ethics: The Temptation of Boromir

The Lord of the Rings - Boromirs Temptation

Uploaded on May 29, 2010

Boromir was honourable and noble; he believed passionately in the greatness of his kingdom and would have defended its people to the very last. Boromir's great stamina and physical strength, together with a forceful and commanding personality, made him a widely-admired commander in Gondor's army: he was made Captain of the White Tower, and quickly became Captain-General, also bearing the title High Warden of the White Tower. He was also heir apparent to the Stewardship. Boromir led many successful forays against Sauron's forces, prior to his journey north to Rivendell, which brought him great esteem in his father Denethor's eyes.

SOCIAL JUSTICE IN FAITH

Learn how to apply Religious Studies to ethics and justice! Instructor: Professor Jeanette Smith

REL 4937 Faith in Social Justice - Spring 2015 by Joseph Holbrook